Definitions

1. verb

to pass through a filter or sieve; to separate or remove particles from a fluid or gas by passing it through a filter

“The water will be filtered before it is bottled.”

2. verb

to remove or separate something unwanted or impure from something else

“The company will filtrate the data to remove any sensitive information.”

3. verb

to select or extract something from a larger group or set

“The editor will filtrate the applicants to choose the best candidate for the job.”

4. noun

the process or act of filtering or separating particles from a fluid or gas

“The filtration process is critical in removing impurities from the water.”